On January 21, at approximately 11 a.m., Creston RCMP Officers executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a residence in the 200…
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Local golden at Swiss European Cup Ski Cross race
Canadian Ski Cross racer and Fernie local Kaleb Barnum continued his outstanding 2026 season with a gold medal performance at the European Cup on Saturday,…
Busy day shows policing is a dynamic profession
Frontline officers were called in multiple directions during what turned out to be an eventful day January 15 in the Elk Valley. The day began…
Impaired driving incident on Victoria Avenue
On January 20, at approximately 9:14 a.m., Cranbrook RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle incident at the intersection of Kootenay Street and Victoria…
B.C. is Burning tickets now available
Documentary film screening and live Q&A explore the roots of B.C.’s wildfire crisis and solutions for building resilient communities As British Columbia continues to face…
College hosting series of virtual info sessions
College of the Rockies is hosting a series of virtual information sessions this February to help students and families explore local pathways to university degrees…
Fraudster posing as CMHA Kootenays rep
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Kootenays is alerting the public about a fraudster misrepresenting the organization. “It has been brought to our attention that someone…
MLA McInnis welcomes HCA overhaul pause
The B.C. government’s decision to postpone its Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) overhaul confirms what municipalities, industry and private landowners have been saying for months: changes…
Keep the peace call in Fernie turns violent
On January 15, at 2:26 p.m., Elk Valley Regional RCMP was dispatched to a call for a ‘keep the peace’ at an address in the…
Coldest Night Walk returning Feb. 28
Community Connections Society of Southeast BC (CCSSBC) is busy preparing for the 2026 Coldest Night of the Year Walk and fundraising event in Cranbrook. The…